Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. Tallmonator
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Don't play dumb, you knew what you were getting when you purchased this game. The CoD series is all about multiplayer now and to cry about a shallow single player is like buying a Lexus and complaining about the spare tire design. That being said, the multiplayer is fantastic, taking everything good from MW2 and Black Ops and making a few minor tweaks (Noob tubes are much less powerful,Don't play dumb, you knew what you were getting when you purchased this game. The CoD series is all about multiplayer now and to cry about a shallow single player is like buying a Lexus and complaining about the spare tire design. That being said, the multiplayer is fantastic, taking everything good from MW2 and Black Ops and making a few minor tweaks (Noob tubes are much less powerful, Perks are more evenly balanced etc). An item worth note though is the restructuring of the weapons. Every gun you use feels like it has the ability to beat all the others, all of the weapons are balanced so well and there's real reward in trying out new weapons and leveling each up. If you're a multiplayer fan you won't be disappointed and if you're buying it for the Campaign stick to Skyrim.… Expand
  2. breitenbach
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Don't know why alot of people are bashing this game but MW3 is a well balanced thrill ride!!! The single player campaign is the best out there with it's richly detailed enviorments and a nice rock solid 60 fps and the multiplayer is nice as well will alot of great modes!!
  3. jdubnyc
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Games get better and better with every title .. Don't understand the low score. Maps are detailed, the multi player is not one sided, the Spec ops mission. Nuff Said
  4. nerdybynature
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Im giving it a 10. best in series. even if you think its dlc, I think its been improved immensely. Multiplayer is the best yet. the most fun. WEll balanced even for a casual gamer as myself who doesn't get to play as often as I'd like to. Being able to level up as easily as the kill to death ratio guys just by completing objectives is great. Kill confirm is addictive as hell. And weaponsIm giving it a 10. best in series. even if you think its dlc, I think its been improved immensely. Multiplayer is the best yet. the most fun. WEll balanced even for a casual gamer as myself who doesn't get to play as often as I'd like to. Being able to level up as easily as the kill to death ratio guys just by completing objectives is great. Kill confirm is addictive as hell. And weapons perks and leveling up single guns makes things easier and something to strive for. No more just leveling up to get the next gun and switching between whats newly earned. I actually care about one gun and how much I can make it the gun that works solely for myself. Half way through the campaign, and it's white knuckle intense. Every new mission is something I've looked forward to just to see how they can top the last one. I love the spectacle of it all. Like the best action movie ever. No argument that this game will give you hours of entertainment. Even for the type of person who just wants to join the action for a few minutes before he leaves for work in the morning.… Expand
  5. Boneyard425
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    If it ain't broke don't fix it! That seems to be the COD way, and it works extremely well! Love The Single player campaign, Multiplayer is even better with Kill Confirmed mode, and I like that that feature was added to Ground War. Spec ops is addictive, and the Survival Mode proves that. Great Job!
  6. tbassett
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    After waking up from the coma BattleField 3 put me in thank god there is a game that has action, is fast paced, and fun to play. The multi-player isn't as good as MW2 but it is still pretty good. The campaign is solid and delivers what is expected.
  7. oelf
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Mw3 is a Fine Game. Single player is much better than other Shooter Games they came out this Year. Multiplayer have much more options for Customizing. The Maps are not the Best, that i must agree the most other Users. But the feeling in Multiplayer is the best on the momentary Market. All in All MW3 is an Very good Single player and an Fine Multiplayer Game. PS:Just w8 for the New maps ifMw3 is a Fine Game. Single player is much better than other Shooter Games they came out this Year. Multiplayer have much more options for Customizing. The Maps are not the Best, that i must agree the most other Users. But the feeling in Multiplayer is the best on the momentary Market. All in All MW3 is an Very good Single player and an Fine Multiplayer Game. PS:Just w8 for the New maps if dont like the normal ones… Expand
  8. bronstigebeer
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Tried this game in a store on a console and was COMPLETELY convinced I was playing MW2 the entire time. this game is an insult to the gaming community, it's a digital Bigmac; it smells and looks pretty tasty but after you've had a taste you just want to puke.
  9. Slider257
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Activision and Infinity Ward continue their monotonous runs of the Call of Duty franchise with yet another experience that is nearly identical to the same iterations the franchise has been putting out for years. There is a clear case of "fanboyism" that allows this franchise to continue to perform as well as it does and that is simply because fans of the series don't care aboutActivision and Infinity Ward continue their monotonous runs of the Call of Duty franchise with yet another experience that is nearly identical to the same iterations the franchise has been putting out for years. There is a clear case of "fanboyism" that allows this franchise to continue to perform as well as it does and that is simply because fans of the series don't care about innovation, individualism or any other aspect of game design, they simply want to shoot loud guns and see gruesome kills. Call of Duty's publishers should be ashamed that they are clearly only interested in milking franchises for as much money as they could possible get from consumers. However the blame clearly lies in the consumers and the fact that some people are willing to lay down hard earned dollars on the counter for the same game recycled again and again. I for one am done with Call of Duty and will happily not be looking back.… Expand
  10. insurgent
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Beyond bad. Maps are too small. Too much clutter on most maps. Lag is ridiculous. Animations are a joke.

    I have been a COD player since COD 2 on PC, and have loved the franchise even though the complete rehash that was MW2. I hoped something would change. I was sadly mistaken.

    Battlefield 3, here I come. This stale piece of **** game is the death of a franchise.
  11. Doonkey80
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same old overly rehashed gameplay and story with shinier graphics..... really nothing new to experience since MW1.... Sad but true. I wouldn't pay 60$ for this if I were you.
  12. RaiderMX
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Really this game is Moder Warfere "3"; I cant believe its another game. It feels too much like MW2 DLC. The gameplay is equal, the history is very "cliche" and predictable, and the multiplayer is the same of the last 4 games... really? I think this "Call of Duty" will die like "Guitar Hero". I will save in my memory CoD 2 and 4. The others are only DLCs with a full-game cost.
  13. MattMJM
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    MW3 is incredible. People are giving it fake low scores because it's popular among the gaming nerds to hate on Call of Duty since it became mainstream. It looks great, runs incredible, controls smooth, and the campaign is absolutely badas**. Awsome missions and it's a ton of fun. Easily one of the best shooters out there. If you like first person military shooters, this game is great.MW3 is incredible. People are giving it fake low scores because it's popular among the gaming nerds to hate on Call of Duty since it became mainstream. It looks great, runs incredible, controls smooth, and the campaign is absolutely badas**. Awsome missions and it's a ton of fun. Easily one of the best shooters out there. If you like first person military shooters, this game is great.

    The multiplayer is great too. Not as out of control as MW2 killstreaks, and the guns are a lot of fun. Basically, if you like Call of Duty style games, this is the best one yet.    … Expand
  14. BlackSox9
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    This is crazy, I can't believe all the disappointed BF3 Fan Boys that came on here to trash MW3. I heard about the incredibly unbalanced user score that MW3 has received on Metacritic from IGN, and decided to create a Metacritic account just to give an unbiased and objective review and score. And to help even out this Very low score for an obviously above average game, I mean sure MW3 isThis is crazy, I can't believe all the disappointed BF3 Fan Boys that came on here to trash MW3. I heard about the incredibly unbalanced user score that MW3 has received on Metacritic from IGN, and decided to create a Metacritic account just to give an unbiased and objective review and score. And to help even out this Very low score for an obviously above average game, I mean sure MW3 is not perfect but 3.1 out of ten is bull***t. First off I would like to state that I am not a COD Fan Boy and not a little kid, I'm a hardcore gamer that has been playing games since the early nineties. I play all manner of games on PC and PS3 and have also bought MW3's main competitor BF3. I have played about 30 hours on BF3's Multiplayer and have a 3.30 Kill/Death Ratio so am no noob when it comes to FPS. Even so I was disappointed with the overall products of both Battlefied 3 (which got boring faster than expected) and MW3. In the end I scored MW3 8 out of 10. It is very similar to MW2 but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The Singleplayer was OK, similar to the last two Modern Warfare's (overall uneventfull and boring with only some good bits) Spec Ops Missions are fun and exciting, especially if you have a friend to play them with and Spec Ops New Survival Mode is great addictive fun and a good addition to the series, I would say, and this is just my opinion that this is better than Zombies (playing with a mic is essential). Than you have Multiplayer which love it or hate it is pretty much the same as MW2 but with Strike Pakages, different killstreaks and different variations on old perks, some new guns and some new maps and game modes. Noob tubing, Nuke Killstreak and One Man Army Perk are gone but Quikscoping and Drop Shoting are still the order of the day. Also Spawn Deaths, Hit Detaction and Lag Issues can become a bit annoying. But with a half Decent Connection, a bit of skill and a touch of class you should be able to overcome these shotcomings to have one of the sweetest FPS Online Gaming experiences you can have at this time. I won't lie somtimes the multiplayer can have you screaming at the TV about the injustice of the last 5 Cheap deaths that made no sense whatsoever. But with a bit of patience even without the Elite Functions you get to know the layout of the maps, the spawn points, choke points, best class layouts for specific situations and maps. You will receive better weapons and figure out which strike package work best for you, and then your experience will start getting better. And to everyone saying COD is unbalanced that's BS, because there is a strategy and counter for everything your adversaries can throw at you. So after everything is said and done what it really comes down to is skill (and who has more of it). Overall, taken all the features packed into this one game and the weeks and possibly months of enjoyment that can be had, it's impossible for me to see how this game can receive a score below an 8 let alone a 5. If your a fan of FPS or games in general this a great addition to your game collection. Definately not MW2 DLC, and for only $50 to $100 are you that poor/cheap to complain about purchasing a great game and depriving yourself of fun just because a bunch of pathetic PC BF3 Fanboy Sheep/Followers decided to flood this site with negative reviews. It's Up To You.… Expand
  15. mikhail4545
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    whn i bought this game i was like wow the graphics have been improved a little bit from cod mw2 and black ops the game itself is amazing the setpices amazing and also the story is damn gud if you have played the first mw to this specops is funn with a friend also multiplayer hass been improved and the sound of the game wow all the guns have a diffrent sound oh yea dontlisten to people whowhn i bought this game i was like wow the graphics have been improved a little bit from cod mw2 and black ops the game itself is amazing the setpices amazing and also the story is damn gud if you have played the first mw to this specops is funn with a friend also multiplayer hass been improved and the sound of the game wow all the guns have a diffrent sound oh yea dontlisten to people who say its the same wait its a sequel IT HAS TO BE THE SAME VERDICT
    GAMEPLAY -A 95 GOOD NEW FUN FROMULA GRAPHICS-90 CAN BE BETTER BUT STILL 60 FRAMES PER SEC
    SOUND- !0 DAMN GOOD
    LASTING APPEAL- 95 GET IT HAVE FUN DONT LISTEN TO BATLLEFIELD 3 FANBOY REIVEW GET IT
    100    … Expand
  16. pride82
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hi I have read a lot of damaging reviews on this game and a lot seem written by anti cod gamers, and fanboys of other games, (not mentioning names)

    Firstly, The graphics are great, sure its no frosbite 2 or cry engine 3, but honestly bf3 doesn't look mindblowing on console, I own it for xb360 and pc, and its worthy of all titles on pc, on xbox howerver still a great game but nowhere near polished as pc,
    Back to cod, the engine may be old, but it works, 1080p 60fps and looks and moves great, better than other games in the fps genre on xbox,
    The story is among the best out there with Michael bay levels of cinematic action, sure its a little on rails and sure enemies spawn like mad, but still entertaining and fun, not as long as I'd of hoped for but good noneless with some amazing scenes like the airplane level, sheer brilliance.

    Spec ops play is cod's answer to horde mode, adding another layer of depth to an exiting mode from mw2 so another plus, But the multiplayer is where it is shining, quickscoping makes a frustrating return, some dissconnection issues but infrequent enough to pose a problem, sure the kids who ruin cod are back with rapid fire controllers jump drop shot mods, and I'm sure iv seen one hacked player on launch night with 8th prestige at 00:15 from the UK! But as in black ops we have the means to report players for these things and vid capture is the evidence needed, I'm sure after 1 or 2 updates this game will be perfect, its amazing as it is now, I like the smooth but fast pace to the game, guns feel dangerous, and killstreaks are now availible in different guises thanks to strike packages such as support mode, never again will a camper ruin your stealth bomber! Because all actions from assists and captures count and roll over to your support streaks! New modes like kill confirmed add some fresh fun to the stacked playlist as well as all your favourite hardcore varients, It would have been nice to see the return of 3rd person modes as they allow you to appreciate the great detail and animation of the game.
    Levelling up is not a chore no more, your weapons have profficencys which adds to your persistence too.

    Overall its level design and fast pace lend back to the the best cod ever cod 4! But with fresh ideas better graphics its a massive improvement from Cods of late, Don't get me wrong I loved black ops, loved WaW until hackers ruined it, I loved mw2 but my favourite was still cod 4! Now obvious comparisons to battlefield are ineviteable but pointless, they are 2 different games, they look feel and play different but are equally as good in my opinion but for different reasons, Realistically this has more to keep you playing than bf3 due to spec ops and a addictive levelling system

    My only downpoints are Quickscoping! Get rid of it or make a specific game mode for it!
    I'd like to see what is possible from activision sledgehammer etc with a new engine, as good as this is, it will begin to fall behind! Get elite fixed as I purchased the hardened ed!    … Expand
  17. mors125
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game was a bit boring. Graphics engine seemed a little dated and Multiplayer kept crashing. I much prefer Battlefield 3. I also noticed that the xbox-360 version seemed to be a bit clippy, with the frame-rate dropping quite a lot. Compared to my friend's ps3 version the graphics were much worse too, with the textures being a real disappointment. Also the sound was very 'tinny'.
  18. SlumDogEpiphany
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I remember when a sequel to a game meant innovation. I remember when developers were judged based on innovation in addition to the quality of the game. Mw3 is a structurally solid game, and why shouldn't it be, it is the same formula since call of duty 4. So while the mechanics work well, they offer nothing new. It is the same game as black ops with a new coat of paint , and some new maps.I remember when a sequel to a game meant innovation. I remember when developers were judged based on innovation in addition to the quality of the game. Mw3 is a structurally solid game, and why shouldn't it be, it is the same formula since call of duty 4. So while the mechanics work well, they offer nothing new. It is the same game as black ops with a new coat of paint , and some new maps. There is nothing new here, If you are looking for a fresh experience then look somewhere else , maybe buy an indi game. If you are looking for the same familiar multiplayer you love from the series , than just save your money and go back to black ops. The game is simply a cash in , pure and simple.… Expand
  19. KaptinAwesome
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    The game doesn't deserve a 10/10 but it is a great game and deserves nothing under a 7.5. It has addicting multiplayer and the survival and spec ops modes are addicting. Although the graphics are the same as before there are many small game play changes that have gone into the game. Although it is almost the same game as Modern Warfare 2, It is still a great game. I have to agree thoughThe game doesn't deserve a 10/10 but it is a great game and deserves nothing under a 7.5. It has addicting multiplayer and the survival and spec ops modes are addicting. Although the graphics are the same as before there are many small game play changes that have gone into the game. Although it is almost the same game as Modern Warfare 2, It is still a great game. I have to agree though that the campaign is horrible. It is 5 hours of the same duck in cover and shoot mechanic with a few vehicle levels mixed in. One memorable level is close to the beginning of the game where you have to stop a nuclear meltdown in a Russian sub. Overall the campaign is boring and short with a hard to follow story, but the multiplayer really saves the game. My rating for this game is an 8.0 but because you PC fanboys keep giving it 0s I'm giving it a 10… Expand
  20. mlwoo
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    All I gotta say is:

    Haters gonna hate. There is no way this game is a 3.1, abd there is no way it's a 10. I give it a 10 to help balance out the haters' score. Fanboys are so annoying.

    It is similar because it is a sequel. Bwaaaaaaaammmmmmpppp.
  21. ryanromps
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This game is certainly not a 10, but more than that it is not a 3. To out right bash this game as to the point it given a 3 on the user rating is a ridiculous display of fanboy-ism and overall immaturity in the gaming community. 100's of people put their heart and soul in to making this game whether you'd like to believe that or not. I'm giving this game a 10 in the hopes that others willThis game is certainly not a 10, but more than that it is not a 3. To out right bash this game as to the point it given a 3 on the user rating is a ridiculous display of fanboy-ism and overall immaturity in the gaming community. 100's of people put their heart and soul in to making this game whether you'd like to believe that or not. I'm giving this game a 10 in the hopes that others will do the same, and we can neutralize this trending amount of unnecessary 0's.… Expand
  22. Davidhill87
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    People rating this game a 0 need to get real. Regardless of how you feel about the lack of innovation, this game is everything a cod fan could have hoped for.
  23. markface
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Having even more fun that all of the other COD's, gameplay improvements are huge. Levelling of everything. Just a great all round casual FPS. Its a different game to BF3. Not sure why we can't love both? I do.
  24. mprego
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Great game, tons of fun. It was exactly what I was expecting from the series. No surprises just countless hours of fun. I hope they get Elite up and running soon.
  25. MeatBall
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Total over hyped trash, same game different year. Save yourself $60 and play the Call of Duty game you already have! This game should just be sold as a MW2 expansion pack. The game literally reuses textures and models from past CoD games, including CoD4.
  26. geoff300
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I have played every single CoD game including the one expansion and have to say this game is severely disappointing. It is the exact same game that they have given us for years now, nothing added, but still charge $60 bucks for. I am very, very glad I rented it, just so I can finish the single player campaign. Now, hate this all you want, but I am going back to Battlefield 3, anI have played every single CoD game including the one expansion and have to say this game is severely disappointing. It is the exact same game that they have given us for years now, nothing added, but still charge $60 bucks for. I am very, very glad I rented it, just so I can finish the single player campaign. Now, hate this all you want, but I am going back to Battlefield 3, an innovative, new game. Enjoy.… Expand
  27. the5thfreedom
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Where were all you "haters" when Black ops came out or even Modern warfare 2? oh yea thats right it wasnt the trendy thing to do so you all wait until the hipsters speak ip before you gain a voice. anyways the Story is alot better that Blasphmous 2nd game but its still just a ordinary action Michael Bay esque story so dont get too excited about it. the real Fun to be had is inWhere were all you "haters" when Black ops came out or even Modern warfare 2? oh yea thats right it wasnt the trendy thing to do so you all wait until the hipsters speak ip before you gain a voice. anyways the Story is alot better that Blasphmous 2nd game but its still just a ordinary action Michael Bay esque story so dont get too excited about it. the real Fun to be had is in Multiplayer almost all balencing issues are fixed from the preious games there are alot less spots to "camp" so a players skill is more a factor than who happens to run into your cross hairs. the killstreaks are more balanced and no longer require you to be afraid to die causeing you to lose all your killstreak progress. various weapons have been tweaked so they are not as overpower in previous game as well as many more changes which are all for the better. so if your looking for a fun fast paced competitive shooter to play for months on end this is what your looking for. as for all those complaints you keep hearing about it being the same just remember if it isnt broke dont fix it.… Expand
  28. Dieselreloadf1
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Actually, it´s a great job made by Infinity Ward with the graphics and saving the same config about Modern warfare 2. The gamers don´t need to imroove the pc for play this game. And the action it´s more fluid. 9.0 of 10!
  29. Taku
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Voto 10 solo para joder a los anti-CoD porque votan sin jugar ni saber, que dejen las votaciones a los que realmente juegan el juego. Qué sí gráfico esto, que si edificios copiados... y qué? desde cuando es tan importante los gráficos en un juego? yo no quiero un puto juego que me recuerde a una peli porque susVoto 10 solo para joder a los anti-CoD porque votan sin jugar ni saber, que dejen las votaciones a los que realmente juegan el juego. Qué sí gráfico esto, que si edificios copiados... y qué? desde cuando es tan importante los gráficos en un juego? yo no quiero un puto juego que me recuerde a una peli porque sus gráficos parecen humanos, yo quiero jugabilidad y en esto el Mw3 es lo mejor, qué copian edificios? y qué? solo aprovechan trabajo que ellos mismos hicieron, 16 mapas onlines, me importa un pepino si copian o no edificios, lo importante es que los usen bien y sí , los usan muy bien.… Expand
  30. deadcell
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This is what black ops should have been. Very fluid gameplay compared to the current competition. Online play still isn't balanced by user skill though. I've found nothing for glitches for the countless hours of playing online. They are very fast on releasing new updates, to fix the known bugs. No vehicles, but this is more of an arcade style of gameplay compared to bf. split screenThis is what black ops should have been. Very fluid gameplay compared to the current competition. Online play still isn't balanced by user skill though. I've found nothing for glitches for the countless hours of playing online. They are very fast on releasing new updates, to fix the known bugs. No vehicles, but this is more of an arcade style of gameplay compared to bf. split screen still exists which is another plus. if you love the good ol modern warfare days, you'll feel at home with this one xD… Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Gamer Limit
    Jan 11, 2012
    85
    Ultimately, Modern Warfare 3 feels similar to it's brethren, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great game. The single player element is still exciting, and multiplayer has more options than ever – if you're a fan of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3 is a no brainer.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Dec 28, 2011
    84
    Modern Warfare 3, while still an excellent thrill ride in its own right, feels far too similar to MW2 or even Black Ops for my taste.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2011
    88
    I never expected Modern Warfare 3 to go toe-to-toe with EA's juggernaut this year, but it came out of the gates with a tour de force campaign and co-op mode. It loses points with a perhaps too-familiar multiplayer that caters to the juvenile on Xbox Live; though don't be mistaken, Modern Warfare 3 is one hell of a shooter and a highlight for a series that just won't die – no matter how much we wish it bloody would, at times.
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